Chiminea Cover

Whether you already own a chiminea or you're thinking about buying one, a chiminea cover will keep your investment clean, dry and looking great.

A good cover can serve two purposes. First, the cover will protect your chiminea from inclement weather conditions like rain, snow, ice and damaging sun. Second, a cover will keep your chiminea clean and looking like new.

Think of a cover for your chiminea like a cover for your barbecue grill. Do you need to have one?

No.....but what happens to that beautiful new barbecue grill after it sits outside for a season or two?

That shinny grill begins to rust, the paint starts to fade and it quickly becomes an item that "we should have bought a cover for when we purchased it." A chiminea isn't any different.

A chiminea is not just a portable fireplace. It's also a focal point, a decorative item or a conversation piece in your lawn. So why not keep it looking new?

Does It Matter What Type Of Chiminea I Have?

Chimineas are constructed from 3 basic materials:

- Clay

- Cast Iron

- Cast Aluminum

All 3 materials can benefit from a chiminea cover.

Even though a clay chiminea is typically sealed, water can still absorb into the clay over time. This water will expand and contract as the temperatures rise and fall causing a crack to form.

Using a cover will help drastically reduce your clay chimineas exposure to rain and snow, reducing the possibility of it cracking.

What if you own a cast aluminum chiminea? Even though cast aluminum is more resistant to inclement weather, a cover will keep it clean and looking great!

What To Look For In A Cover

If your interested in purchasing a cover, look for these features:

Choose a heavy duty, flexible fabric that is durable. Many covers are constructed of a polyester outer fabric that's bonded to a tough PVC. This forms a weather tight fabric that's easy to take on and off.

Choose a size that will completely cover your chiminea. Chimineas and covers come in several different shapes and sizes. Know the height and width of your chiminea and choose a cover with similar dimensions.

Look for a cover that has elastic or strings at the bottom to secure the cover over the base of the chiminea. This will prevent strong winds from making your cover "disappear."

Helpful Reminders

If your chiminea gets wet, don't cover it while it's still wet. Covering a wet chiminea will only seal in the moisture. Allow any unwanted moisture to evaporate and only cover a dry chiminea.

Cover your chiminea after it has completely cooled. Attempting to cover a hot chiminea after a recent fire is dangerous.

Overall

A chiminea cover is a great investment. Make the decision to cover your chiminea now before time goes by and it's too late.